Premathilake V. A.I. Perera… – sllr 2002 volume 3 page 393

In the case between Premathilake (plaintiff-respondent, landlord) and A. I. Perera (defendant-appellant, tenant), the central issues involved the validity of a non-notarial agreement to sell (V2), the existence of a valid contract of tenancy, and the effect of alleged prescriptive title and claims for compensation. It was determined that the agreement to sell, being non-notarial, was invalid under section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance. The findings established that a valid contract of tenancy existed based on documentary evidence, including an uncontested document (P2), and the defendant’s status as tenant defeated any prescriptive title claim. It was further emphasized that notice to quit and arrears of rent supported the validity of the landlord’s claim. The appeal was dismisse